Comments on: Asian “Island” in America http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/ Travels and Journeys... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:02:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Heather http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3143 Heather Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:48:58 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3143 iWalk, It's a fairly self-contained community with all the essentials and then some, but that's surprising that the lady <em>never</em> left Chinatown! For some, there's definitely a language barrier. Perhaps she didn't speak English? It would be a shame to miss out on all the other exciting places in the San Francisco area. iWalk,
It’s a fairly self-contained community with all the essentials and then some, but that’s surprising that the lady never left Chinatown! For some, there’s definitely a language barrier. Perhaps she didn’t speak English? It would be a shame to miss out on all the other exciting places in the San Francisco area.

]]> By: iWalk http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3142 iWalk Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:26:09 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3142 Chinatown SF is very extensive indeed. But what made me so surprise is that I met a Chinese women about 40 years old there, She told me they never went out of Chinatown! Chinatown SF is very extensive indeed.

But what made me so surprise is that I met a Chinese women about 40 years old there, She told me they never went out of Chinatown!

]]> By: Heather http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3140 Heather Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:57:18 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3140 Thanks Mark. It's an engaging microcosm. My now 17-year old remembers an enormous and exotic Chinese pet store as a highlight of our trip to San Fran some seven years ago. -Tried to find it again, but ended up at a fish market instead! Thanks Mark. It’s an engaging microcosm. My now 17-year old remembers an enormous and exotic Chinese pet store as a highlight of our trip to San Fran some seven years ago. -Tried to find it again, but ended up at a fish market instead!

]]> By: Mark H http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3138 Mark H Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:30:18 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3138 Wonderful image. In a number of cities, the Chinese area seems to be very vibrant and photogenic. Wonderful image. In a number of cities, the Chinese area seems to be very vibrant and photogenic.

]]> By: Heather http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3136 Heather Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:55:21 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3136 Rainfield: I've always liked the strands of red lanterns. ~Very festive even when they're unlit.   Fly Girl: It was surprising to spin around and spot the skyscraper looming above it all. It took a few shots to catch the lanterns in the right breeze.   Chicago's water taxis may be my favorite mode of transportation there. I'm still hoping to get one or more of my kids there in the next month or so. Chi's Chinatown would be a fun visit!   Suzanne: I do like exploring the pockets of other cultures within our cities here. It's interesting that New Zealand is so homogenous.   Intrepid: San Francisco is such a vibrant city and proves that urban weekends needn't be relegated to the indoors (as they often are when the weather cools here in the midwest). ~Noticed some changes since my last visit (more "tourists"!) and am hoping to return with one of the kids who hasn't been there yet...   Doug: Oh yes! ~A bit more work than I expected, but that's what happens when one upgrades from at <em>least</em> six versions back(!). Thanks for the encouragement. Rainfield: I’ve always liked the strands of red lanterns. ~Very festive even when they’re unlit.
 
Fly Girl: It was surprising to spin around and spot the skyscraper looming above it all. It took a few shots to catch the lanterns in the right breeze.
  Chicago’s water taxis may be my favorite mode of transportation there. I’m still hoping to get one or more of my kids there in the next month or so. Chi’s Chinatown would be a fun visit!
 
Suzanne: I do like exploring the pockets of other cultures within our cities here. It’s interesting that New Zealand is so homogenous.
 
Intrepid: San Francisco is such a vibrant city and proves that urban weekends needn’t be relegated to the indoors (as they often are when the weather cools here in the midwest). ~Noticed some changes since my last visit (more “tourists”!) and am hoping to return with one of the kids who hasn’t been there yet…
 
Doug: Oh yes! ~A bit more work than I expected, but that’s what happens when one upgrades from at least six versions back(!). Thanks for the encouragement.

]]> By: Doug Pologe http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3133 Doug Pologe Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:17:02 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3133 Yes, these upgrades can be a little painful. I’m looking forward to seeing the new improved site! Doug Yes, these upgrades can be a little painful. I’m looking forward to seeing the new improved site! Doug

]]> By: Intrepid http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3132 Intrepid Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:50:42 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3132 I love San Francisco and the Bay Area. your post has left me with a bit of reflection and some new facts. I think I'll be there in September on business. Great food, Great views.... I love San Francisco and the Bay Area. your post has left me with a bit of reflection and some new facts. I think I’ll be there in September on business. Great food, Great views….

]]> By: Suzanne Perazzini http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3131 Suzanne Perazzini Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:49:26 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3131 I love the image. It looks like the needle-like point of that building is going to burst the balloon (lantern). We don't have areas of our cities which are so radically different from the rest. It must be fascinating. I love the image. It looks like the needle-like point of that building is going to burst the balloon (lantern). We don’t have areas of our cities which are so radically different from the rest. It must be fascinating.

]]> By: Fly Girl http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3130 Fly Girl Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:47:54 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3130 That's a striking image. i have yet to visit a Chinatown that I didn't enjoy. I'm planning a trip to Chicago's China Twon on a river taxi next week. That’s a striking image. i have yet to visit a Chinatown that I didn’t enjoy. I’m planning a trip to Chicago’s China Twon on a river taxi next week.

]]> By: rainfield http://www.heatherdugan.com/blogBETA/2009/08/07/asian-island-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-3129 rainfield Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/usacanada/asian-island-in-america/#comment-3129 Thse red lanterns are typical Chinese decoration during a festival. During Chinese new year, we can see red lanterns lining up at some of the major streets in town. Thse red lanterns are typical Chinese decoration during a festival. During Chinese new year, we can see red lanterns lining up at some of the major streets in town.

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